Meet Oprah's adorable young "Henrietta Lacks" co-star

Jaylon Gordon plays Oprah Winfrey's grandson in the HBO adaptation of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." The television movie filmed largely in metro Atlanta and debuts at 8 p.m. Saturday.

"It was an amazing opportunity," he said. "She's nice, she's humble. She just has a heart of gold."

Jaylon's brother Johnnie, also an actor, has been seen in projects including "A Christmas Blessing."

We got a moment with these two talented guys the other day. Check it out!

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